Sustainability Stories

The Power of Narratives to Understand Global Challenges

Brigitte Bernard-Rau

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Springer International Publishing AG
07 June 2024

Social work; Corporate governance & responsibilities

""Sustainability Stories"" is an impactful book that offers a global perspective on the grand theme of sustainability. Through the lens of practitioners deeply committed to this cause, the book amplifies sometimes unheard voices, inspiring readers from diverse backgrounds to embrace environmental, social, and financial responsibilities. Each contributor, whether an entrepreneur, professor, lawyer, artist, or sustainability expert, acts as a visionary communicator, forging connections and leading by example.

Featuring over 30 narratives from countries such as France, Germany, India, Morocco, Spain, Switzerland, and the United States, ""Sustainability Stories"" is sure to engage an international audience. Through its pages, this book spreads optimism, determination, and a desire for positive societal change. It empowers readers of all ages and educational backgrounds to join the movement toward a sustainable future. By sharing unique insights and experiences, ""Sustainability Stories"" serves as a catalyst, inspiring individuals to take action and make a difference in their professional practices, communities and lives.

Edited by: Brigitte Bernard-Rau
Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG
Country of Publication: Switzerland
Edition: 2024 ed.
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm,
ISBN: 9783031522994
ISBN 10: 3031522990
Pages: 335
Publication Date: 07 June 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Brigitte Bernard-Rau is a postdoctoral researcher and fellow in the School of Business, Economics, and Social Sciences at the University of Hamburg, Germany. She obtained her PhD in Management Sciences at Radboud University in Nijmegen, The Netherlands. Her research focuses on ESG (environmental, social and governance) rating agencies, ESG ratings, Sustainable Finance, Socially Responsible Investing, Impact Investing, and corporate social responsibility (CSR). Having experience in international business development and serving as an ESG analyst at oekom research AG (now ISS-ESG), she also worked at the Cooperation Aid Directorate of the European Commission, now part of the Directorate-General for International Partnerships. Dr. Bernard-Rau is a graduate of ACI-NEGOCIA (Novancia Business School) Paris, France, and holds an LL.M. in European Comparative Law from the University Carlos III of Madrid, Spain.